9. Nikon Coolpix S8000 (previously #9) – The little Nikon S8000 maintains its place in our top ten with its sturdy 10x optical zoom lens and 720p HD video recording capability. About the size of an Altoids tin, it was a snappy performer and a well-balanced point-and-shoot. You might be able to snag it for under $300 right now. Nikon Coolpix S8000 Review| Nikon Coolpix User Opinions

10. Sony alpha NEX-5 (previously #5) –It could be that some of the buzz around the mirrorless NEX-5 has died down since its launch earlier this year. In any case, the NEX-5 falls into the last slot in our most popular list. We love it for its innovative design and compact size, but we didn’t love its dense menu system. Prices aren’t budging from the $650 mark, and it’s doubtful they will even with back-to-school sales around the corner. Sony alpha NEX-5 Review| Sony alpha NEX-5 User Opinions

For last month’s rankings, see the Most Popular Digital Cameras of June 2010.